Description
Dad’s New England Fish Chowder is a creamy, hearty soup that captures the essence of coastal New England with its delightful combination of fresh fish, potatoes, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- Cod or another whitefish
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Clam juice
- Whole milk
- Heavy cream
- Thyme
- Bay leaves
- Ground nutmeg
- Fresh chives
- Butter
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat, then sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes, clam juice, and enough water to cover the mixture, then bring to a simmer.
- Once the potatoes are tender, add scalded whole milk and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Incorporate the cod or chosen whitefish into the pot, followed by thyme, bay leaves, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer gently until the fish is flaky and cooked through; remove bay leaves and sprinkle fresh chives before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste. This chowder pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: New England chowder, fish chowder, seafood soup, creamy soup, cod recipe